.MPR File Extension

MPR files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: FileMaker Dictionary File

General Information

Title MPR File Extension
Extension .mpr
Full Form FileMaker Dictionary File
File Type Dictionary File
Developer Claris International Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store dictionary data
Additional Functions Spell-checking, Custom dictionaries
Features Text-based, User-defined

File Characteristics

Quality Textual content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Spell Checking Yes
Custom Dictionary Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Data backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on FileMaker version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fp7, .fmp12, .fmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FileMaker Pro Commercial Windows, macOS

Type 2: FoxPro Generated Menu Program

The MPR file extension is associated with a Visual FoxPro data file format. MPR files define a data source for a FoxPro application. They control how data is presented and how users interact with it. ...

General Information

Title MPR File Extension
Extension .mpr
Full Form FoxPro Generated Menu Program
File Type Program File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store menu code
Additional Functions User interface element
Features Event-driven, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With FoxPro

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Desktop Applications Yes
Business Solutions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Version control, Testing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version 9.0 (2007)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fxp, .scx, .vcx, .frx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Discontinued Windows
FoxPro Discontinued DOS, Windows, Mac, Unix

Type 3: Direct Mail Project File

Direct Mail uses .mpr files for projects. The file type opens in specialized programs like FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Visual FoxPro, and Direct Mail. It stores data like messages, history, mailing lists...

General Information

Title MPR File Extension
Extension .mpr
Full Form Direct Mail Project File
File Type Project File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Contain settings, resources
Features Customizable, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Email Marketing Yes
Newsletter Campaigns Yes
Advertising Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leak potential
Best Practices Encrypt file, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .xls, .xlsx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Direct Mail Freemium macOS